Hillsboro recorder., 1887-10-27

grounds, but because Of the rainy
weather, this part Of the programme was
skipped.
The last day in Atlanta opened with
dripping clouds, and after going out and |
partaking Of On early breakfast at United
States Senator Colquitt's, at E1gewood,
preparations were made to 20 out to the
fair grounds to witness the sham battle.
The young soldiers who had gathered in
the Gate City from all over the South,
did not mind the rain or mud a particle,
and marched as gallantly and steadily to
the place Of the proposed mimic scene Of
conflict, as though May breezes famed the
trees, and Old Sol had been in his glory;
by their al-bearing and soldier-lIke
conduct, they earned the unqualified
praise Of all the old veterans, thousands
% whom Of the Federal and Confederate
mmies were watching their maneuyers
Elaborate preparations had been made
for q battle-scene, but rain and mud
spoiled it all, and after about an hours
promiscnous shooting of Of the big and
little guns, the affair was given over.
Competent judges placed the number OF
the crowd assembled az 60, 900 and they
simply overwhelmed the soldiers, pre-
vented their maneuvering, and good
naturedly aided the elements in smashing
the slated programe into smithereens.
Between the hours Of four and six o'clock
in the afternoon, reception was ten
dered Mrs. Cleveland at the home Of Mrs.
Henry w. Grady, on Peachtree street,
and about 400 OF the lovely bellies Of the
South attended. Mrs. Cleveland was
most gracious and pleasant during the
entire afternoon and confirmed the i'm.
preston she had made upon Atlanta So
-ciety at The previous entertainments.
| The reception was one of the pleasantest
and ca lest ever given in Atlanta, aud in
every arrangement and detail passed off
delightfully."-. ~
Some weeks since an official invitation
was extended by the exposition managers
TO the Georgia Weekly Press association
10 visit Atlanta with their families and
be presented to President Cleveland and
his lovely wife. The association met IN
| the courthouse OF a. m. and found that
nothing had been done TO arrange for the
reception. Finding many Of the editors
from Florida, Alabama and Tennessee
desiring TO unite, the party resolved
| itself into the Southern Weekly Press
Association and within two hours
badges were printed, and an engagement
made for 4: 80 p. m. at the Kimball House
with the committee having charge Of the
| entertainment of President Cleveland.
Promptly at the hour set, about fifty Of
the editors met in the reading room of
the Kimball, proudly displaying their
handsome white satin badges, and i'm
patiently waited 70 be summoned to the
presence Of the President. The minutes
ran along, and at $3.50 there was talk of
disbanding in disgust, but the advice Of
the cooler heads prevailed, and at 9 P.
IN. President Cleveland arrived at the
hotel. Senator Colquitt was made ac-
duainted with the state Of affairs, and he
at once communicated with President
Cleveland. The answer came quick,
positive and satisfactory from Mr.. Cleye-
land: ''Say TO the gentlemen Of the press
that they shall have precedent Of all 9TH
ers, and will gladly receive them just as
soon rs can get parlor lighted up In
few moments the party were marshalled
In a semi-circle in the main parlor, not q
person being admitted who did not wear
Che coveted badge, and the President
entered the room. Every editor was
cordially shaken by the hand by Mr..
Cleveland. Each one was carefully in
troduced by Senator Colquitt, and more
than that, there was no push or hurry,
aiTording every gentleman chance to
exchange few words with the President.
lie was quite pleasant and jolly and all
the visitors were deeply impressed. The
affair was an exceedingly pleasant one
withai, and striking feature Of tie day.
The commercial men, commonly designa.
tel "drummers," were accorded brief
reception. An impromtu reception was
given at Governor GOr,lon's mansion, and
thousands ayailed themselves Of pre-
sentalion 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland.
| Al night, the torchlight procession pa
nded, but rain and mud prevented as
fine Display rs was hoped for. The
PROCESSION was some time in forming,
and rs they moved fl, with thou
sands of torches lighting up the streets
and their pathway luminous with the
roseate light Of red fire and the rapid
fight 4 Roman candles, the scene was
bcwildering and enthusing Theproccs-
sion moved down Alabama street "a
Whitehall, up Whitehall 10 Peters, down
Peters 10 Pryor, and up Pryor to Ala.
bama, down Alabama 20 Lloyd, up Lloyd
10 Wall, and thence up Wall street TO the
Kimball House and the artesian well
The sidewalks along the line Of march
we're densely packed with men, womer
aud children, who forgot the descending
rain IN their enthusiasm, ant
cheeted the men in the process
sion almost continuously. The rep
rcscntatiyes OF the Salvation Army, |
feature Of the Commercial Travellers
Company in the procession, elected con
siderable applause by their skillful hand
ling of thc tambourine. II was 9.3I
when the carrisgcs containing the guest
Of the evening drew up by the side o
the stand IL the artcsinn well. From th